Fire has a natural glow that is captivating and equally entertaining. While sitting around a bon-fire late at night, you may have discovered that the color of the flame will change depending on what you put in the fire. No we are not advocating you burning all of the photographs of your ex-boyfrind/girlfriend! In fact, it’s simple chemistry that causes this reaction!

Newspapers are one of the most commonly used items but the fire isn’t always consistent and can require some period of trial and error. There is a way that you can make fire burn in different colors with just a few ingredients from the grocery store. First, let’s get an understanding of how the color of fire can be manipulated in this way.

Just as a forewarning, you probably don’t want to try this with any gas fires because it can be much more dangerous.
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The countdown is on and Christmas is right around the corner. Now’s the time for parent’s to put on their game faces and get serious. This is the time of year that you can make or break your child’s dreams; this is not a drill! Making all of your child’s dreams come true is no easy task. In fact, a recent survey was conducted by the Early Learning Centre confirmed parent’s worse nightmares.

Out of 2,000 parents surveyed, researchers found that the average Christmas list would cost parents $1,400 to appease their child’s desires! On top of that, nearly 72% of hopeful children write a Christmas list to Santa each year. This clearly shows that the stakes are high. A spokesman from the company said, “For many children, putting together their wish list is the start of the Christmas build-up.” Here’s 10 Ways to Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel this Christmas in hopes of taking the pressure off the gift opening ceremony!

Christmas Fireplace Decorations

This contemporary home features a white fireplace mantel decorated with blue ornaments and joyful Christmas decorations. Blue and white create a natural blend that is delightful to the eye. Simple yet cheerful, this example shows you that you don’t have to go over the top to create an exciting Christmas home.

Legend has it that back in 16th century Mexico, a young girl was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. An angel inspired her to gather weeds from the roadside and place them at the Church altar. Crimson flowers blossomed from these weeds and became known as Poinsettia. Set poinsettia at the base of your fireplace mantel to give to remind you what Christmas is all about!

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Brick fireplaces are standard features in many homes and are considered more utilitarian and functional than part of the interior décor. However, when you remodel a room and change the furniture and furnishing to give it a brand new look, you need to ensure that the brick fireplace receives a makeover as well. This can be done even while retaining the unique qualities and texture that a brick fireplace can bring to a room.